Known as the Digital Animation Control Center and located underneath Cinderella's castle, this underground area is responsible for running everything from security systems to stage curtains.

Known as "Utilidors," these corridors function as a way for cast members to get from one part of the park to another, as well as for storage and

many, many other functions.

Since no one wants to collapse from a lack of oxygen, any vehicles that would produce noxious gas are nixed in the Utilidors. Instead, they drive electric vehicles

and even rock bikes. 

In order to keep all cast members looking as fresh as possible, Disney enforces strict grooming codes, which can be carried out at a special cast members-only salon. 

Using a special technology called AVAC, Disney has perfected the art of collecting trash unseen—by sucking it out the bottom of the cans, through a series of tunnels,

and into a central collecting area.

Disney takes its security seriously, but it doesn't want you to KNOW any security is around. To keep it under wraps, security officers and cast members will dress

in plainclothes to peep at potential shoplifters. 

Disney World has banned the selling of gum at any of their shops in an effort to cut down on gum being stuck to rides. If you're a

gum chewer, don't expect to buy any in-park—or enjoy some Mickey Mints (for approx. $18,000).

People that were special to the original creation of Disneyland have been honored by having their names emblazoned on the windows of the various clothes, souvenir, and candy

shops on the main drag of the park. 

Due to the September 11 attacks, policies were put in place that do not allow aircraft that are dipping below 3,000 feet within 3 miles of either park. This

includes drones, you techie fanatics. 

If you are a lover of feline fur balls, then you must book a flight for SoCal immediately. The park (weirdly) tries to keep the cats on the

downlow, but they're all over social media. At least cast members take good care of them. 

It looks different depending on who's looking at it. If you're an adult, you see a sad Cinderella gazing down dejectedly. A kid will be at a height

where they can tell that Cinderella is actually smiling.  

Certain sections of the park will be filled with certain scents, by using Smellitzier.

Imagineers will pump scents into certain areas, driving guests to act a certain way and have certain memories stick in their mind. For example, Main Street smells like popcorn

to evoke a feeling of homeyness.

When the Japanese Disneyland opened in the '80s, it offered standard Japanese staples as food options. After slow sales, everyone realized the locals wanted a magical experience—not a

mundane, everyday one. They promptly changed the menu. 

After slow food sales occurred, new, Americanized food options were introduced. Turns out, folks in Tokyo want their food deep fried just like us Americans. 

It turns out that Europeans are nothing like the Japanese and they have no interest in fatty American foods. This led to Disney replacing American fair with fancy

french foods. 

When Disney Cruise Lines was being started up, there was much debate about casinos on board. Ultimately, a line was drawn in the sand—Disney did not condone gambling.

Sure, BYOB is an obvious no-no, but you also won't be able to find alcohol anywhere on the premises. You need to go to California Adventure or Downtown

Disney to partake in the Devil's nectar.

Walt Disney himself was the reason that Disney World created its underground tunnels. He hated seeing delivery trucks, janitors, and cast members around Disneyland, thinking that they destroyed

the illusion of magic. 

There is a skull and crossbones above a bed that can be seen during the ride. These are (supposedly) REAL. Disneyland supports corpses. You heard it here first,

folks. 

The Pirates of the Caribbean opened in 1967, back when fake skeletons just weren't all that great. Instead, ride designers opted to decorate the ride with real skeletons. Most of

them have since been replaced (supposedly).

The real skeletons used for the Pirates ride came from the UCLA Medical Department.

Apparently, back in the '70s, one could FLY to Disney World. Like, actually INTO Disney World. The Magic Kingdom had its own small airport. The airport, sadly, was

closed not long after opening.

If you drove along the abandoned Disney World landing strip at 45 miles-per-hour, you would hear music. The strip played "When You Wish Upon A Star." Now that's Disney magic!

Unfortunately, the musical grooves were removed in 2008, but for one, brief shining moment, flying was magical again.

If you look carefully, you will see that New Orleans Square has a second story—and there are people up there. This is a private club known as Club

33.

Not only is it hidden behind a nearly imperceptible green door, the waiting list for a table inside is months (and sometimes years) long.

Rumor has it that the club got its name based on Walt Disney being a 33rd degree member of the Masons (whatever that means). Chances are, that is completely not

true. But one can dream.

Members of the club are treated to concept art that can't be found anywhere else. On top of that, they get some insanely good food. 

It's filled with wood paneling and animal trophies. Apparently Walt Disney himself had a thing for taxidermy. How... magical?

Apparently, there is a two way mirror and strategically placed microphones that will allow onlookers to listen in on the conversations that are going down in the main

dining room. Not spooky at all, Walt. 

Originally opened as a zoo of sorts featuring exotic animals and plants, the site was eventually closed down and all of the buildings have been slowly deteriorating over

time. 

The island was closed down in 1999 and the animals were moved. In its place, Disney planned on opening an adventure puzzle-solving game, but those plans never materialized. 

Known as River Country, the park was shut down in the early 2000s. It has been slowly reclaimed by the swamps surrounding it ever since. 

The water park was the first to go after a dip in tourism in a post-9/11 world.

Discovery Island and River Country are the only parks that Disney has ever shut down, versus rehabilitating them like they have done elsewhere. Curiously, both have been left to be reclaimed

by the surrounding land. 

This is purely because of their fireworks displays. Maybe construction and demolition. Nothing nefarious. Right, Disney?

The bench originally sat in Griffith Park. Walt Disney thought up the idea for an amusement park while his daughter rode a merry-go-round. 

Disneyland wouldn't be complete without the tatched-roof cottages that popped up in 'Snow White.' The storybook-style cottage was a design fad in 1920s LA and Walt took notice. 

He just so happened to live in cottage number eight—which just so happens to match the movie perfectly when you account for Snow White and her seven roommates. 

Well, his metaphorical spirit, at least. On Main Street, you can see a window with a lit lamp. This was Walt's personal apartment. When he was alive, the lamp would

be lit to signify that he was on-site. Now, it's kept lit to illustrate that he is watching over his legacy.